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Why Home Blood Pressure Readings Are Wrong and How to Improve Measurement Accuracy

The gap between your reading and your real pressureA 2016 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that nearly 70 percent of patients using home monitors were making at least one technique error significant enough to distort their readings. The errors were not rare or careless,…

Times Life · Sep 29

7 Ways Breastfeeding May Support a Mother’s Heart Health

Breastfeeding is usually discussed in terms of a baby's nutrition, immunity and development. But there is another side of the story that deserves attention: maternal health. Research has linked breastfeeding with better long-term cardiovascular outcomes in mothers, including a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. Some research also suggests…

MyLifeXP · Sep 11

The 8 Medical Screening Tests Indians Should Get at 30 for Better Preventive Health

Fasting Blood Sugar and HbA1cIndia has over 101 million people living with diabetes, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research's ICMR-INDIAB study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. The majority were undiagnosed for years before their first test. A fasting blood sugar test tells you where you stand…

Times Life · Sep 8

Doctors Explain Why Five Cups of Coffee a Day May Protect Your Heart but Your Starbucks Order Won't

The American Heart Association says five cups of coffee a day is heart-safe, but only black and paper-filtered. Your sugary espresso latte is left out of the good news.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

Coffee lovers, is drinking up to 5 cups a day actually good for your heart? New American Heart Association report has a surprising answer

Coffee heart disease: Up to five cups of coffee daily is safe for most healthy adults. Moderate coffee intake may lower the risk of several heart-related conditions. Black coffee appears to offer the biggest cardiovascular benefits. Energy drinks, however, may have harmful effects on the heart. Individual responses to caffeine…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

US obesity crisis: Not losing weight despite exercising? American Heart Association study reveals the surprising truth about your health beyond the scale, blood pressure and cholesterol

Weight loss tips: Regular exercise offers significant health benefits, even without substantial weight loss. Increasing physical activity alone may not lead to major weight reduction. Strength training is crucial for preserving muscle mass during weight loss efforts. Maintaining weight loss often requires more extensive physical activity weekly. Successful weight management…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

New Journal of the American Heart Association Study Finds Perimenopausal Women Twice as Likely to Have Low Cardiovascular Health Score

A May 2026 JAHA study of 9,200 women found perimenopausal women are twice as likely to have a low cardiovascular health score — driven by elevated cholesterol and blood sugar.

Medical Daily · Jun 23

How HatchPath Is Connecting Workplace Burnout, Heart Health, and Community Impact Through Wellness Initiatives

As conversations around workplace wellness continue to evolve, more organizations are examining how stress, burnout, and emotional strain influence broader health outcomes. According to Jordan Dunin, founder of HatchPath, the discussion increasingly extends beyond productivity or morale and into long-term well-being.

Medical Daily · May 20

The American Heart Association’s new dietary advice contradicts RFK Jr

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The Independent UK · Apr 1

4 Best Foods to Lower Cholesterol Naturally (Science-Backed)

Today, high cholesterol is considered as one of the top-tier or major health risk. World Heart Foundation points out that this issue causes the death of almost 4.4 million people annually i.e., 7.8% of all deaths. Therefore, it is extremely important that we maintain balance in our cholesterol levels. Even…

Times Life · Mar 20